How to Pronounce "preside over"
expression
pɹiˈzaɪd/, /pɹɪˈzaɪd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
pri-ZYD OH-vur
pɹɪsˈaɪd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
pri-SYD OH-vuh
Definition
To be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, or event and lead or control what happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈzaɪd/, /pɹɪˈzaɪd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
pɹɪsˈaɪd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-ZYD OH-vur
UK
pri-SYD OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The judge will preside over the trial.
She was chosen to preside over the meeting.
The principal will preside over the graduation ceremony.
Our CEO will preside over the final round of interviews tomorrow.